Atlee High School
High school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
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Atlee High School is a secondary school serving central Hanover County, Virginia located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States. Atlee High School is a part of the Hanover County Public Schools.
Coordinates37°39′54″N 77°24′37″W
School typePublic, high school
Motto"Students today, leaders tomorrow, Raiders forever"
Founded1991
| Atlee High School | |
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| Location | |
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9414 Atlee Station Road , 23116 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°39′54″N 77°24′37″W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | "Students today, leaders tomorrow, Raiders forever" |
| Founded | 1991 |
| School district | Hanover County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Lisa Pennycuff |
| Principal | Dr. John Wheeler |
| Teaching staff | 100.84 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,615 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.02[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Royal Blue, Black, White and Silver |
| Athletics conference | Capital District Central Region |
| Mascot | Raider |
| Feeder schools | Chickahominy Middle School |
| Website | ahs |
History
Atlee High School opened in 1991.[citation needed]
Academics
Atlee has been an International Baccalaureate since January, 2000.[2]
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1458 students that are enrolled in 2025-2026 was:
- Male – 51.8%
- Female – 48.2%
- Native American/Alaskan – 0.3%
- Asian/Pacific islanders – 2.3%
- Black – 7.5%
- Hispanic – 3.0%
- White – 85.2%
- Multiracial – 1.7%
Performing arts
Atlee has three competitive show choirs: the mixed-gender Illusion and the women's-only Elegance and Serenade. It also has a multi-award-winning marching band.[3]
Notable alumni
- Kevin Grubb, former NASCAR driver
- Wayne Grubb, NASCAR crew chief and former driver
- Connor Overton, Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Billy Parker, Arena Football League defensive specialist for the New York Dragons
- Ashley Riefner, attacker for Fortuna Hjørring (association football)[4]
- Zuriel Smith, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and return specialist[5]
- Tyler Warren, National Football League tight end for the Indianapolis Colts[6]
